PLAY OFF Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase play off. (close relations)
Definition of PLAY OFF
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| match | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction • a formal contest in which two or more persons or teams compete • a burning piece of wood or cardboard • an exact duplicate • the score needed to win a match • a person regarded as a good matrimonial prospect • a person who is of equal standing with another in a group • a pair of people who live together • something that resembles or harmonizes with verb • be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics • provide funds complementary to • bring two objects, ideas, or people together • be equal to in quality or ability • make correspond or harmonize • give or join in marriage • set into opposition or rivalry • be equal or harmonize • make equal, uniform, corresponding, or matching | ||||||||
| competition | nounn | |||||||
noun • a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers • an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants • the act of competing as for profit or a prize • the contestant you hope to defeat | ||||||||
| contest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants • a struggle between rivals verb • to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation | ||||||||
| event | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that happens at a given place and time • a special set of circumstances • a phenomenon located at a single point in space-time; the fundamental observational entity in relativity theory • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | ||||||||
| game | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a contest with rules to determine a winner • a single play of a sport or other contest • an amusement or pastime • animal hunted for food or sport • (tennis) a division of play during which one player serves • (games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win • the flesh of wild animals that is used for food • a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal) • the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game • your occupation or line of work • frivolous or trifling behavior adjective satellite • disabled in the feet or legs • willing to face danger verb • place a bet on | ||||||||
| tournament | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner • a series of jousts between knights contesting for a prize | ||||||||
| oppose | verbv | |||||||
verb • be against; express opposition to • fight against or resist strongly • contrast with equal weight or force • set into opposition or rivalry • act against or in opposition to • be resistant to | ||||||||
| pit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sizeable hole (usually in the ground) • a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression) • the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed • (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment • an enclosure in which animals are made to fight • (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on • (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled • a trap in the form of a concealed hole • a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate • lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers • a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it verb • set into opposition or rivalry • mark with a scar • remove the pits from | ||||||||
